Oscar Trejo, Manager of Liberty Bar, embraces Sherry Kafka Wagner, long time patron of the historic eatery, on the last day of service before it moves to it's new location, Monday, May 17, 2010. At right is Bitsy Gorman.

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Owner of the Liberty Bar, Dwight Hobart, right, greets Grace Padron, left, and Patty Ortiz as they enjoy lunch for the last time at the historic Liberty Bar before it moves to it's new location, Monday, May 17, 2010.

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The last night of the old leaning Liberty Bar, Monday, May 17, 2010. It will reopen in King William on May 26. (Jennifer Whitney/ special to the San Antonio Express-News)

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Patrons pack the bar area as they say goodbye on the last night of Liberty Bar on Monday, May 17, 2010 in San Antonio. For 25 years, the iconic San Antonio restaurant has operated on Josephine Street in a leaning house dating to the 1890s. But Dwight Hobart, the restaurant's owner, has moved the restaurant to the former St. Scholastica Convent on South Alamo Street. The restaurant is scheduled to reopen in King William with same management and menu on May 26.

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After the final closing, the red neon lights were turned off for the last time on the last night of the old leaning Liberty Bar, Monday, May 17, 2010. It will reopen in King William on May 26.

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David and Stephanie Stone-Robb pose for portait outside the Liberty Bar on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The couple has been married for about a year and the Liberty Bar was one of their favorite places for dates during their courtship.

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Tranquilino Rael (from left) Carmen Rael and Ana Ramirez enjoy dinnner at Liberty Bar Thrusday July 9, 2009. The restaurant will be moving to the former St. Scholastica Convent on South Alamo Street sometime in the beginning of next year.

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Tranquilino Rael (from left) Carmen Rael and Ana Ramirez enjoy dinnner at Liberty Bar Thrusday July 9, 2009. The restaurant will be moving to the former St. Scholastica Convent on South Alamo Street sometime in the beginning of next year.

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Tranquilino Rael (from left) Carmen Rael and Ana Ramirez enjoy dinnner at Liberty Bar Thrusday July 9, 2009. The restaurant will be moving to the former St. Scholastica Convent on South Alamo Street sometime in the beginning of next year.

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Tranquilino Rael (from left) Carmen Rael and Ana Ramirez enjoy dinnner at Liberty Bar Thursday July 9, 2009. The restaurant will be moving to the former St. Scholastica Convent on South Alamo Street sometime in the beginning of next year.

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A view of Liberty Bar Thrusday July 9, 2009. The restaurant will be moving to the former St. Scholastica Convent on South Alamo Street sometime in the beginning of next year.

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Judy (left) and George Schroeder enjoy dinner at Liberty Bar Thrusday July 9, 2009. The restaurant will be moving to the former St. Scholastica Convent on South Alamo Street sometime in the beginning of next year.

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A member of the Cavaliers rushes past the Liberty Bar before the Battle of Flowers Parade, Friday, April 27, 2006.

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"This is such a special spot. I can't describe it but I'd rather come here than anywhere," Cissy Urrutia says as she finishes Sunday brunch with her husband, Bud Urrutia, at the Liberty Bar on Sunday, March 26, 2006. Urrutia and his wife, Cissy, attend brunch at the restaurant every Sunday.

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The Liberty Bar is known for its leaning frame and rustic and casual ambience. Photographed Friday, April 8, 2005.

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The Liberty Bar is known for its leaning frame and rustic and casual ambience. Photographed Friday, April 8, 2005.

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The well-known Liberty Bar undergoes maintenance to shore up its foundation. The "tilt" of the structure remains as its distinct feature. Bless Foundation & Repair company workers George Martinez (left), Michael Rodriguez and Edward Estrada, Jr. work on the structure's foundation on Thursday, July 17, 2003.

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The well-known Liberty Bar undergoes maintenance to shore up its foundation. The "tilt" of the structure remains as its distinct feature. Patrons Sandy Wolfington (from left), Pita Pollock, Barbara Bowie and Albert Estrada take the window seats to enjoy lunch on Thursday, July 17, 2003.

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The well-known Liberty Bar undergoes maintenance to shore up its foundation. The "tilt" of the structure remains as its distinct feature. Photo taken Thursday, July 17, 2003.

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The well-known Liberty Bar undergoes maintenance to shore up its foundation. The "tilt" of the structure remains as its distinct feature. Liberty Bar's Nate Cassie walks up a set of less-than-square stairs on Thursday, July 17, 2003.

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The well-known Liberty Bar undergoes maintenance to shore up its foundation. The "tilt" of the structure remains as its distinct feature. Pictured is the photo of the structure before the tilt. Photo taken Thursday, July 17, 2003.

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Best known as the one-time home of the Liberty Bar, the iconic leaning restaurant at 328 E. Josephine St. will soon get a new life as Minnie's Tavern.

The building, which goes back to 1890, was opened by Fritz Boehler, a former brewmaster at the Pearl Brewery. Originally, it served many functions, including bar, saloon, general store, boarding house and homestead.

A citywide flood in 1921 moved the building off its upright mooring and locals informally christened it the “Leaning Tower of San Antonio.”

From 1985 until 2008, restaurateur Dwight Hobart opened Liberty Bar in that location.

Now, restaurateur and chef Andrew Weissman is transforming it into Minnie's Tavern, which will feature a limited menu of bistro classics that he'll pair with a wine-and beer-on-tap program. He hopes to grow offerings to include mixed drinks paired with European cheese and cured meats.

He planned to open it in late January or early February, and said he is working on getting it open quickly.

Cityscape is a weekly look at a building or place that makes San Antonio distinct. Comments or suggestions are welcome at citydesk@express-news.net.